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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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