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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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