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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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