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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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