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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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