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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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