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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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