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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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