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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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