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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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