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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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