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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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