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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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