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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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