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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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