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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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