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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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