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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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