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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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