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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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