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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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