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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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