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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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