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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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