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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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