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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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