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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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