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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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