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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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