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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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