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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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