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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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