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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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