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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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