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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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