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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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