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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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