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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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