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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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