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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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