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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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