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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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