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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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