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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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