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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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