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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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