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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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