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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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