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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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