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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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