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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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