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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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