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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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