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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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