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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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