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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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