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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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