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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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