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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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