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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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