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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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