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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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