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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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