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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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