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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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