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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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