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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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