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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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