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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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