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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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