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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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