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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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