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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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