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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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