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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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