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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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