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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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