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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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