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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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