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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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