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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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