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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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