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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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