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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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