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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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