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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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