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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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