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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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