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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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