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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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