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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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