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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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