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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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