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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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