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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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