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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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