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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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