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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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