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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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