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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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