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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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