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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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