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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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