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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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