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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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