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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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