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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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