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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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