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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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