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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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