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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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