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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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