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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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