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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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