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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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