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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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