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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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