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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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