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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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