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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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