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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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