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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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