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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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