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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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