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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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