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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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