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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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