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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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