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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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