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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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