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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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