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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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