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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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