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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies 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 stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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