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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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