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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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