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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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