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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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