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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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