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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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