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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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