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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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