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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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