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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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