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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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