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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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