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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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