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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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