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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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