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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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