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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes 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 take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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