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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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