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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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