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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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