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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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