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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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