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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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