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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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