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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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