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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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