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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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