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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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