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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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