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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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