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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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