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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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