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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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