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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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