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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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