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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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