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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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