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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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