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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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