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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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