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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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