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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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