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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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