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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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