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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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