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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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