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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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