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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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