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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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