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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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