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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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