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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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