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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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