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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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