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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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