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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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