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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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