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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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