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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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