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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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