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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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