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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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