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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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