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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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