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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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