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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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