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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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