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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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