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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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