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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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