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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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