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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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