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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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