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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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