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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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