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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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