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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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