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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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