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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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