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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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