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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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