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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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