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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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