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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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