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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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