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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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