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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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