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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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