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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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