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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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