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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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