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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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