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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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