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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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