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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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