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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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