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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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