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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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