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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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