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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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