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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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