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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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