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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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