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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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