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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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