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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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