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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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