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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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