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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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