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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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