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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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