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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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