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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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