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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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