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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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