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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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