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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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