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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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