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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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