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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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