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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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