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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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