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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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