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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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