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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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