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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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