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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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