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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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