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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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