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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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