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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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