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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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