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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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