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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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