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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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