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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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