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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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