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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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