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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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