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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers 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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