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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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