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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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