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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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