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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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