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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the 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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