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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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