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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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