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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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