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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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