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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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