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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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