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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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