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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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