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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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