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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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