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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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