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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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