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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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