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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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