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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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