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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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