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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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