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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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