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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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