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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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