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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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