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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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