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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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