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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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