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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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