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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)