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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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