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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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