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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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