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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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