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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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