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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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