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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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