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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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