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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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