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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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