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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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