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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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