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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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