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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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