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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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