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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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