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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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