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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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