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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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