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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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