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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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