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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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