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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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