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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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