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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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