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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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