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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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