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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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