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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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