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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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