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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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