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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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