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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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