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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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