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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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