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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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