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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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