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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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