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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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