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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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