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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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