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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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