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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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