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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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