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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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