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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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