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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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