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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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