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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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