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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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