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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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