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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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