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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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