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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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