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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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