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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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