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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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