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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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