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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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