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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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