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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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