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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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