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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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