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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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