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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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