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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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