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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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