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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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