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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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