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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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