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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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