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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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