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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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