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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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