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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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