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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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