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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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