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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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