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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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