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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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