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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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