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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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