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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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