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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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