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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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