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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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