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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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