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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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