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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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