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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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