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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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