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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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