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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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