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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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