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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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