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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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