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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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