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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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