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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the 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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