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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major 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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