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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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