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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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