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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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