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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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