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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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