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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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