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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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