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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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