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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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