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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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