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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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