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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education