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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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