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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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