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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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