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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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