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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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