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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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