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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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