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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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