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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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