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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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