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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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