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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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