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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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