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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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