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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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