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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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