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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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