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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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