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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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