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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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