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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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