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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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