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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines 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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