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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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