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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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