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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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