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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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