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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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