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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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