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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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