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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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