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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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