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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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