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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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