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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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