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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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