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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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