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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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