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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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