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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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