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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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