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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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