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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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