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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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