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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free 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 variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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