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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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