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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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