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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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