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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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