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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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