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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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