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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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