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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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