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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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