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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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