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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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