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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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