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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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