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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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