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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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