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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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