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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key 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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