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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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