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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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