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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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