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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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