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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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