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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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