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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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