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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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