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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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