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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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