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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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