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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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