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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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