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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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