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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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