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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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