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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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