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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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