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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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