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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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