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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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