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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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