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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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