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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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