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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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