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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major 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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