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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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