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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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