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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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