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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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