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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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