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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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