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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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